House sitting – sometimes called home sitting – means looking after a home while the owners are away: you water plants, empty the letterbox, often care for pets, and live there for free. Hosts get an occupied, safe home; you get a stay with plenty of freedom, from city flats to country houses with gardens.
Ideal for independent travellers who take responsibility and like to stay in one place for longer – working remotely included.
📖 In-depth guide: House Sitting & Pet Sitting: Live for Free While Others Travel
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OfferPony-Hof sucht UrlaubsbetreuerIn
📅 Anreise Anfang Oktober 2026 · until 14/10/2026
Suchen Farm-sitter mit Tiererfahrung für Oktober 2026
OfferCat/Dogsitting_22nd of September- 1st of October🐾
📅 22.09.2026/01.10.2026 · until 30/09/2026
Available for cat/dogsitting from September 22nd onwards
OfferHousesitting Hundesitting Febr 27
📅 Februar 27
Suche für Febr 27 eine Person oder Paar, die meine Labradorhündnin Frieda in unserem Haus betreut.
OfferCatsitting
📅 ab September · until 31/12/2028
liebe Dosenöffnerin für unser Fellkind gesucht
OfferForsthaus-Urlaub gegen Malerarbeiten
OfferHundesitting
OfferHaus am See
OfferUrlaub auf dem Sterntalerhof
OfferVolunteer auf Reg. Bauernhof & Bildungsinstitut (Asturien)
Offer🌿 Haus & Tiersitting auf Mallorca gesucht 🐴🐶🐱
OfferJetzt auf den Berg! 🗻 Ein Zimmer mit Blick auf die Berge :)
OfferÖkofarm in Calabrien am Meer- Mitarbeit-Housesitting
OfferHaus mit Meerblick in Griechenland, mit Hunden und Katzen
OfferKunstarbeit-Hof Thannhausen bei Weiz Nähe Graz
OfferKleine Ranch - mitten in der Natur mit Tieren
OfferGemeinschaftsprojekt mit Tiny-House-Tischlerei
OfferBauernhofurlaub und Hüten von 20 Schafen 4 Kühen und 2 Hunde
OfferZimmer für Gesellschaft und Alltagsunterstützung
OfferLandhaus mit Ferienwohnungen
OfferFeWo auf La Palma gegen Mithilfe
OfferKatzensitting
OfferTanke Kraft in der hessischen Vogelsbergregion
OfferGroßzügiges Einfamilienhaus in Westerwald mit Garten
OfferEntspannung inklusive!
Helper requests in House sitting(379)
RequestPensionär passt auf ihre Unterkunft und Tiere auf
📅 Ab sofort · until 30/08/2028
Pensionierter Polizist mit Erfahrung in Hundeausbildung sucht House - und oder Tiersitting
RequestHousesitting für Ihr Zuhause, während Sie auf Reisen sind
📅 ab ende September bis ende Januar · until 30/08/2026
Als Housesitterin kümmere ich mich sorgsam und zuverlässig um ihr Zuhause währen ihrer Abwesenheit.
RequestHaussitting und UgH gesucht
📅 an WE und ab Mitte August und nach Absprache
Requestoffen für neue Erfahrungen ab September 2026
📅 September bis Februar · until 01/03/2027
kreative und erfahrene Helferin
Requesthannah
RequestDagmar
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RequestUte und Seppi hüten gerne Haus und Tier
📅 until 31/10/2027
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RequestCaroline
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RequestStephanie/ Steffi
RequestPhil
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RequestNilMeKo
RequestNadja
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RequestTania
RequestGabi & Robby
📅 September 2026 · until 30/09/2027
🪠Klempner-Köpfchen & Pädagoginnen-❤️ mit 🚍Wohnmobil ,suchen Gastgeber u.a. mit Werkzeugkiste 🔧
RequestBrigitte
RequestClaudia
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RequestVolker
RequestKati
RequestIsabel
RequestPhilip Engl
RequestHans-Juergen
📅 ab 11.08.2026 nach Absprache
RequestStephanie
RequestSarah
RequestKatja
RequestMitra
RequestNina Susann Mertel, Aaron Francke und Runa
RequestLena
RequestNicole
Request<<anika
RequestLena
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RequestJulia
RequestSarah
RequestNorbert May
RequestAlisa
RequestLisa
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RequestLisaa
House - und Petsitting, Malerarbeiten :)
RequestBritta
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RequestNicole
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RequestBirgit
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RequestLeyla
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RequestMarit
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RequestKristin
RequestMaggan & Nele
RequestCharlotte
RequestPhilipp Brandt
RequestNico
RequestKlaus
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RequestMarvin
RequestLisa Mathis
RequestTraudl
Requeststefan
RequestNadja
RequestBine und Martin
RequestLouisa
RequestMina
RequestMarion
RequestMarlen
RequestFilipp
📅 nach absprache, according to the arrangement
männlich 40 Jahre
RequestAndrew Giese
Hallo, ich bin Andrew und bin 18 Jahre alt :)
RequestJanine
📅 sofort
Liebt es Minimalistisch und Bunt!
RequestRuby
📅 27.07. - 17.08.2025
Wir - 2 Erwachsene, 2 Teenager, 1 Hündin - suchen "Urlaub gegen Hand / Workation".
House sitting: how it works
From listing to house sit
Hosts publish their house-sitting offer with dates, duties and photos – sitters browse for free or post their own request. When a listing fits, you get in touch directly, with no agency fee in between.
After that it works like it would among neighbours: you meet by phone or video call, agree on expectations and dates, and arrange the key handover. Many hosts invite their sitter over a day before departure, leaving time for questions about the house, garden and pets.
Typical house-sitting duties
The core is always the same: the home should be lived in and looked after. That means plants and garden, post, bins and a watchful eye on the house or flat. Many listings add pet care – from a cat that wants feeding twice a day to a dog that needs its walks – turning the house sit into a combination with pet sitting.
The listing states how much time the duties take each day; one to three hours is common. The rest of the day is yours, for remote work, day trips or simply settling in.
What does house sitting cost?
On holiday4help: nothing. Neither sitters nor hosts pay membership or agency fees – the exchange is free accommodation for a well-kept home. International house-sitting platforms often charge yearly fees of around 100 euros or more, and paid house-minding agencies bill daily rates.
Free doesn't mean casual, though: a complete profile with photos and references is your strongest currency, because hosts only hand their home to people they trust.
Agreements and insurance
Put the essentials in writing beforehand: dates, duties, utilities, visitor rules, emergency contacts and what applies in case of damage. Also check whether your personal liability insurance covers damage in other people's households – it often does, and a quick call brings certainty.
Hosts ideally tell their home or contents insurer that the house stays occupied during the trip; many insurers actually prefer an occupied home to an empty one.
House sitting in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Most offers on holiday4help are in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – from city flats to farmhouses in the countryside – plus house sits across Europe. Compared with international platforms that means short journeys and hosts who are specifically looking for local sitters.
Check back regularly: new house-sitting listings appear all the time, especially before the holiday seasons.
FAQ about House sitting
How do I find a house sit on holiday4help?
Browse the current house-sitting offers above and filter by country, accommodation or search term. When an offer fits, you contact the host directly through the platform – free of charge, with no agency fee. You can also post your own request so hosts find you.
What do house sitters do?
Typical duties are plants, post, lawn and often pets. The listing states exactly what is expected, and you discuss the details with the owners in advance.
Is home sitting the same as house sitting?
Yes – home sitting is simply another name for house sitting: you live in someone's home for free and keep everything in good shape while they are away.
Is house sitting paid?
Usually not – the exchange is free accommodation for a well-kept home. Both sides save: owners the sitter service, you the lodging.
Can I work remotely while house sitting?
Mostly yes – that's what makes it popular. Check the Wi-Fi and how much time the pets need in advance, and remote work fits in easily.
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